First Quarter Moon
Monday, 6 November 1989 · 14:11 local in London
1989-11-06 14:11 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 14:11 local time in London on 6 November. Half of the visible disc is lit, and the terminator cuts across the middle. Long shadows make craters along the dividing line stand out.
Moon altitude
4°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
6 Nov
1989
Viewing tips
- Look along the terminator for the strongest crater shadows.
- The Moon is highest in the evening during this phase.
- Binoculars are enough to see major craters and maria.
Visibility, honestly
Above the horizon (4°) at the exact moment.
A phase is a global instant; whether it is above your horizon depends on location. Weather is not included here. Check the tonight outlook for cloud cover and a viewing score. No eclipse or conjunction claim is made on this page.
Phase times from Astronomy Engine. Rise/set and altitude use atmospheric refraction. Method
First Quarter · 50% lit
Phase at 14:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:53
Next moonset
23:00
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1989
13
Full Moon
Above horizon05:52 local · Mon, Mon 13 Nov · Moon 15°
Nov 1989
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:44 local · Mon, Mon 20 Nov · Moon 46°
Nov 1989
28
New Moon
Not visible09:41 local · Tue, Tue 28 Nov · Moon 7°
Dec 1989
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:26 local · Wed, Wed 6 Dec · Moon -17°